rjd2

I'm having problems with the latch for the hood. I think it needs adjusted, or maybe replaced? It seems to be too high, and allows a gap in the hood, and also causes excess movement/play, thus making it more shakey on the highway or over small bumps. Here are some pics, notice the difference in height of the hood, and difference in the lever when i push it down. It is a huge gap that can be moved up and down pretty easily, and the hood stops are not that helpful, i have tried them at all different heights. The hood also needs to be dropped higher than usual for the latch to grab a hold and keep the hood down. Not really sure, any ideas? Thanks

Regular Height


Being pushed down by one hand


How it normally sits.

Being pushed down..

aode08

loosen the 2 10mm bolts on the hinge there, lower the hinge slightly, try and play.

socalwrench

Also, make sure the rubber stoppers on the sides of the radiator support are adjusted correctly as well (they should touch and put moderate pressure on the hood when it's closed, BUT NOT lift it up excessively).